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Hi Andrej,
Most of the gay stories, available on the web, are written on a level that does not require a high school diploma, to read and understand them.
"Akim, Akim..." is on this level. It is easy to read, and there is nothing in it, that would make the average reader, go running for his dictionary.
"The Eight Books of The Golden Collar" is aimed at an entirely different audience. One, which is a lot more sophisticated. I like the pace that is kept throughout the story. Each chapter, made me want to finish reading it; so that I can read the next one.
Near the end of chapter 4, the history teacher enters a discussion with Friend, about History. I had this terrible urge, to start a philosophical discussion, about History. Nota Bene, I said discussion, not debate. It seemed, that it took me forever to get through that part of the story.
On chapter 5, I like the twist at the end; where Friend passes out on Sky!
My favorite main character has to be Sky! Sky reminds me of my very first lover! Both were from an extremely wealthy family and very well educated. Sex was great and we always had season tickets to the opera. Friend is the main character; but the story evolves around Sky & Friend. Personally, I thought that a little more time could have been spent developing the character of Sky, as the secondary character. It takes two people to have a meaningful and lasting relationship. It is also a give and take situation.
Anyway, I really enjoyed the story.
Jerry
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